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0:00:18 > 0:00:21- Buona sera and good evening. - The Six Nations has started.
0:00:21 > 0:00:24- A good win for Wales - in the end against Italy.
0:00:24 > 0:00:28- It wasn't just the men who - were celebrating this weekend.
0:00:28 > 0:00:31- We're celebrating everything - and here's what's coming up.
0:00:33 > 0:00:38- Mamma Mia, Wales' women - start their Six Nations campaign...
0:00:38 > 0:00:40- ..with a new coach and captain.
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- A new order in the - Principality Premiership...
0:00:45 > 0:00:47- ..as new names - challenge the old guard.
0:00:47 > 0:00:49- Merthyr travel to meet RGC.
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- Quidditch is featured on Clwb Ni. - No, you're not hearing things.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58- The sport from the pages of Harry - Potter is now in the real world.
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- It's an exciting time - for netball in Wales.
0:01:02 > 0:01:06- The Celtic Dragons are about to - start their league campaign.
0:01:06 > 0:01:10- Before that, Wales have two huge - games against the best in the world.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13- I also have a special guest - here in the studio.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16- Caryl James is a former - Wales international.
0:01:17 > 0:01:17- Welcome to the programme.
0:01:17 > 0:01:18- Welcome to the programme.- - Thank you.
0:01:19 > 0:01:21- You watch rather than play - these days.
0:01:21 > 0:01:24- What did you make - of the weekend's action?
0:01:25 > 0:01:28- I did enjoy watching although - it's not as good as playing.
0:01:28 > 0:01:32- Great games for Wales in the - first round of the championship.
0:01:32 > 0:01:36- The men's U20s, men's senior side - and the women all won.
0:01:36 > 0:01:38- Very well done.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- We can't ask for much more. - It's great to have you with us.
0:01:41 > 0:01:43- Stay with us as we watch some rugby.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46- The women played Italy yesterday...
0:01:46 > 0:01:49- ..having lost their previous - three encounters.
0:01:49 > 0:01:53- It was time for that to change. - Emyr Davies is your commentator.
0:01:58 > 0:02:07- # Tros ryddid collasant eu gwaed #
0:02:08 > 0:02:11- A penalty to Wales - inside the Italian 22.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15- They opt to run it - with Keira Bevan and Amy Evans.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23- Rachel Taylor carries the ball on.
0:02:23 > 0:02:27- Shona Powell-Hughes is strong - but is stopped in her tracks.
0:02:27 > 0:02:30- Carys Phillips to Rebecca Rowe.
0:02:32 > 0:02:37- They are still inches - short of the line.
0:02:37 > 0:02:39- Here is the chance!
0:02:40 > 0:02:44- Prop Caryl Thomas - score the games' first try.
0:02:44 > 0:02:47- Italy 0-8 Wales
0:02:47 > 0:02:49- Melissa Bettoni - throws into the line.
0:02:50 > 0:02:52- It was a good take - by Elisa Giordano.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57- The move the ball to Isabella - Locatelli, who is tackled.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00- The Italians spread it wide.
0:03:00 > 0:03:04- Fullback Manuela Furlan - comes into the line!
0:03:05 > 0:03:09- Manuela Furlan is over - for a try to Italy.
0:03:09 > 0:03:11- They're back in this match.
0:03:11 > 0:03:15- Sillari offloaded before - Elen Evans tackled her into touch.
0:03:16 > 0:03:17- SECOND HALF
0:03:19 > 0:03:23- Carys Phillips is at the base - of the ruck.
0:03:23 > 0:03:27- To Rachel Taylor - and the Italians are offside.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- There's a penalty to Wales - if they can't score from here.
0:03:33 > 0:03:35- It's slow ball.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- Mel Clay gains another foot - of territory.
0:03:41 > 0:03:44- Now it's given to the backs.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49- The long pass by Robyn Wilkins - and Dyddgu Hywel cuts inside!
0:03:49 > 0:03:52- A second try for Wales.
0:03:53 > 0:03:55- Dyddgu had a lot to do.
0:03:55 > 0:03:57- She caught the ball - down by her ankles...
0:03:58 > 0:04:02- ..before running with strength - and determination to score a try.
0:04:06 > 0:04:11- Rachel Taylor jumps - and catches the ball cleanly.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13- The rolling maul is formed.
0:04:15 > 0:04:17- Phillips, the captain, - has the ball.
0:04:18 > 0:04:22- The Welsh pack is far too strong - for the Italians.
0:04:25 > 0:04:29- Carys Phillips has crossed the line - and grounded the ball.
0:04:30 > 0:04:35- The score is now Italy 8-20 Wales.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39- Superb work from the forwards.
0:04:39 > 0:04:43- It was the captain, - Carys Phillips, who scored.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- Italy have to keep the ball alive.
0:04:49 > 0:04:54- Sofia Stefan to the flanker, - Isabella Locatelli.
0:04:54 > 0:04:58- A race down the touchline but that's - a great tackle from Dyddgu Hywel.
0:04:59 > 0:05:00- She's been the star performer.
0:05:01 > 0:05:03- There goes the final whistle.
0:05:03 > 0:05:06- Wales' women start - the Six Nations...
0:05:06 > 0:05:10- ..with a deserved 20-8 victory - in Italy.
0:05:10 > 0:05:11- We're very happy.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16- I knew from my own experiences - in Italy...
0:05:16 > 0:05:18- ..that it would be a tough match.
0:05:19 > 0:05:23- We've seen that in the past three - years in the Six Nations.
0:05:23 > 0:05:27- We started strongly and I'm happy - with the win in the end.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31- You can't beat the spirit - in the Wales team.
0:05:31 > 0:05:34- It's the same with the men.
0:05:34 > 0:05:38- The managers make sure - everything runs smoothly.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42- It's a great feeling - to be part of the squad.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45- Every squad is like a family.
0:05:45 > 0:05:47- I really do feel that this year.
0:05:49 > 0:05:53- The little family is very happy - after the opening weekend.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55- This is how the table looks now.
0:05:55 > 0:05:59- Ireland grabbed a bonus point - against Scotland.
0:05:59 > 0:06:01- They lead the way at the moment.
0:06:01 > 0:06:03- It's early days - but Wales have started well.
0:06:04 > 0:06:07- Caryl James is my guest. - She's a former international player.
0:06:07 > 0:06:11- What did you make of - that performance, Caryl?
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- A very good performance.
0:06:13 > 0:06:16- Rowland will be very happy - with that match.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- A complete performance from the - starting XV and the replacements.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- A great game where the set pieces - were all in good order.
0:06:27 > 0:06:31- They dominated the scrums and the - lineouts gave them a great platform.
0:06:32 > 0:06:35- It allowed us - to play an attacking game.
0:06:35 > 0:06:37- Dyddgu was deservedly - the star of the match.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40- She put in a superb performance.
0:06:40 > 0:06:45- She was so strong defensively - and threatening in attack.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47- Everything went well for them.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50- You know many of the squad.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52- Rowland Phillips - has done a good job.
0:06:53 > 0:06:55- They talk a lot about - the spirit in the camp.
0:06:55 > 0:06:59- It sounds that they're - building nicely within the squad.
0:06:59 > 0:07:03- I'm sure Rowland Phillips is - responsible for a lot of that.
0:07:03 > 0:07:06- Here they are celebrating - after the match.
0:07:06 > 0:07:10- They're singing at the top - of their voices.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13- They were delighted - for some payback...
0:07:13 > 0:07:18- ..after the victories Italy have - had over us in the past three years.
0:07:19 > 0:07:24- They look very happy and the spirit - looks great in the camp.
0:07:24 > 0:07:26- The pictures reflect that fact.
0:07:26 > 0:07:27- England are up next.
0:07:27 > 0:07:31- What kind of challenge will - their fulltime outfit pose?
0:07:31 > 0:07:34- This game will raise the bar - once again.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36- Wales have shown in the past...
0:07:36 > 0:07:40- ..that they can compete with - and beat the best teams around.
0:07:40 > 0:07:46- We beat France last year - and England in 2015.
0:07:46 > 0:07:51- What they need to do is beat these - countries within one campaign.
0:07:51 > 0:07:54- That's when the results - really matter.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56- The men won 33-7 this afternoon.
0:07:57 > 0:08:00- What did you think - of that performance?
0:08:00 > 0:08:02- It was a nervous first half.
0:08:02 > 0:08:06- I was a bit nervous in the first - half. It wasn't the best start.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11- I had hoped that Wales would score - the first try to get that momentum.
0:08:11 > 0:08:14- They picked up the tempo - in the second half...
0:08:14 > 0:08:16- ..scoring three great tries.
0:08:16 > 0:08:20- It was nice for George North - to score that excellent try.
0:08:22 > 0:08:26- They'll have to have a much better - start against England next weekend.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31- We look forward to it. It's an - exciting time in the Six Nations.
0:08:31 > 0:08:35- It's early days, - but here is the current table.
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- It always worth seeing Wales - on top of the table.
0:08:39 > 0:08:41- None of the winners - got a bonus point.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44- Bonus points - are a new addition this year.
0:08:44 > 0:08:48- We stay with rugby and to - the Principality Premiership.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- There have been big changes - to the league this season.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53- More clubs and a mid-season split.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56- Some new names - are challenging the old guard.
0:08:56 > 0:09:00- Two of those met this weekend as - Merthyr travelled to North Wales.
0:09:00 > 0:09:03- It was quite a game - and Rhys Llwyd is your commentator.
0:09:05 > 0:09:09- Rhys Downes. The ball is out. - This is Arron Pinches.
0:09:10 > 0:09:12- Pinches. - He breaks through the tackle.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15- Pinches - back to Rhys Downes in support.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18- Pinches goes again. - He's strong enough to cross.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20- The visitors are in front.
0:09:24 > 0:09:28- Rhys Williams out to Dean Gunter - and switches the direction of play.
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- It's a race between - Richard Carter and Afon Bagshaw.
0:09:31 > 0:09:34- Carter wins the race. - Carter has the ball!
0:09:34 > 0:09:38- Tom Daley is there - to dive over the try line.
0:09:39 > 0:09:43- Bagshaw created. The ball - bounced kindly into his path.
0:09:43 > 0:09:47- Tom Daley was on hand to put - Merthyr further in front.
0:09:49 > 0:09:50- SECOND HALF
0:09:51 > 0:09:54- Craig Locke jumps and collects.
0:09:54 > 0:09:58- A chance for a rolling maul. - They're going for the corner.
0:09:58 > 0:10:03- Merthyr have the strength. - That's the visitors' third try.
0:10:04 > 0:10:08- It's all kicking off. - Things are getting heated.
0:10:10 > 0:10:11- They need to cool down.
0:10:21 > 0:10:23- Henri Williams wins the ball.
0:10:23 > 0:10:26- RGC have a chance to show their - power this time.
0:10:27 > 0:10:30- Rhys Williams has the ball at the - back of the rolling maul.
0:10:31 > 0:10:32- They're going for the line.
0:10:32 > 0:10:36- The referee was in the perfect place - to give the try.
0:10:38 > 0:10:41- Williams - to Alex Schwarz who drops it.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45- Schwarz has it. - Rhys Williams, the winger.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49- He finds the gap. Williams is quick - and he goes for the line.
0:10:50 > 0:10:54- He closes the gap. - This game is not over yet.
0:10:55 > 0:10:57- Brilliant by Rhys Williams.
0:10:58 > 0:11:00- RGC are back in the game.
0:11:04 > 0:11:06- Schwarz to Botica.
0:11:06 > 0:11:10- Bagshaw. Rhys Williams. - Williams beats two defenders.
0:11:11 > 0:11:16- Williams with the ball back inside. - Schwarz is there. He's inches short.
0:11:18 > 0:11:22- Tiaan Loots goes for it. - Rhys Williams is there too.
0:11:23 > 0:11:27- Has he crossed? Yes, Williams - celebrates. It's a try for RGC.
0:11:29 > 0:11:32- Only seconds left. - Here's Botica.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35- Is there one late - chance for the home team?
0:11:35 > 0:11:39- That was a high tackle surely. - The linesman has spotted it.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42- It's a penalty. What an opportunity.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45- This'll be the last kick - of the match.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49- Botica. Botica.
0:11:49 > 0:11:52- It hit he post - but it's over!
0:11:53 > 0:11:59- RGC have won in the dying seconds. - What drama at Eirias Park.
0:12:00 > 0:12:02- It was a very hard match, - very physical.
0:12:02 > 0:12:06- We knew that Merthyr would - bring a physical game.
0:12:06 > 0:12:12- After we won down in Merthyr before - Christmas they had a point to prove.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15- For the first 40 or 50 minutes, - they showed that.
0:12:16 > 0:12:17- The squad is very close.
0:12:18 > 0:12:22- You could see that at the end in the - way we celebrated with Jacob.
0:12:22 > 0:12:25- It was a fantastic kick.
0:12:26 > 0:12:29- I just don't know where this game's - going.
0:12:29 > 0:12:33- I was brought up as kid - to play rugby in a physical manner.
0:12:33 > 0:12:35- Some of those tackles today I coach.
0:12:35 > 0:12:40- They were chest high and we're - getting penalised and yellow carded.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42- You've got to ask the question.
0:12:42 > 0:12:45- We're in competition with football - and rugby league.
0:12:45 > 0:12:49- If our game goes soft on us - then as far as I'm concerned...
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- ..my young fellow - can play rugby league.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55- Because your not getting - your physical fix.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- I think a couple of decisions today - were really poor.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00- It was sad to see - rugby going that way.
0:13:02 > 0:13:04- Dale McIntosh was not a happy man.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07- You wouldn't want - to argue with Dale McIntosh!
0:13:07 > 0:13:10- Next, the rest of the weekend's - Principality games.
0:13:11 > 0:13:15- We start at the Chief's former club, - Pontypridd, in Sardis Road.
0:13:20 > 0:13:23- Pontypridd welcomed Carmarthen Quins - to Sardis Road on Saturday.
0:13:24 > 0:13:26- The home side got off to a powerful - start.
0:13:27 > 0:13:31- Their second try was scored after - winger Dale Stuckey broke clear...
0:13:31 > 0:13:34- ..and fed Lewis Williams to go over.
0:13:35 > 0:13:37- The visitors battled back.
0:13:37 > 0:13:42- Good work by the forwards secures - clean ball for Gareth George.
0:13:42 > 0:13:47- Iolo Evans accepts the long pass, - finds the chink in the defence...
0:13:47 > 0:13:49- ..and scores the try for the Quins.
0:13:50 > 0:13:53- The home team then displayed - accurate handling skills.
0:13:54 > 0:13:58- Fullback, Gary Williams setting up - Lewis Williams for his second try.
0:14:00 > 0:14:04- Straight from that try, Ponty - attacked again from their half.
0:14:05 > 0:14:06- Good handling once again...
0:14:07 > 0:14:11- ..Gary Williams releasing Lewis - Williams again and the winger...
0:14:11 > 0:14:15- ..turning on the afterburners to - secure a hat-trick and the victory.
0:14:16 > 0:14:20- Bedwas won thanks to five penalties - by Richard Powell.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23- A consolation try for Ebbw Vale - from Jack Goodey.
0:14:24 > 0:14:30- A penalty try and another for Craig - Attwell gave Newport the early lead.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- The home side tried to - counter-attack but a mistake...
0:14:33 > 0:14:35- ..led to Palmer crossing over.
0:14:37 > 0:14:41- Will Evans, the hooker, showed some - quick thinking and fancy footwork...
0:14:41 > 0:14:44- ..to set up Craig Attwell - for his brace.
0:14:44 > 0:14:46- A comfortable win for the visitors.
0:14:48 > 0:14:52- The centres combined well - at St Helens to set up...
0:14:52 > 0:14:56- ..winger, Andrew Claypole for - an early try for the home team.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03- The visitors responded - with flanker Alex Herbert...
0:15:03 > 0:15:06- ..slicing through - the white defence...
0:15:06 > 0:15:09- ..setting up Phil Price for - a clattering drive over the line.
0:15:11 > 0:15:14- The visiting backs enjoyed - the wide open spaces at St Helens...
0:15:15 > 0:15:17- ..to set up David Evans - for another try.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21- From one Bargoed wing to the other.
0:15:21 > 0:15:25- The best try of the game involved - great work by the pack and backs.
0:15:25 > 0:15:30- Hallett with the break and pass - for Duane Dyer to secure the points.
0:15:33 > 0:15:38- With the score 9-6 in the second - half, Neath restarted the game.
0:15:38 > 0:15:43- A mistake by the scrum half sent - Rhys Jones racing to the line.
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- He set up his captain, - Jordan Collier...
0:15:47 > 0:15:50- ..for the opening try for Neath.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55- The Welsh All Blacks scored - a second try with 14 men.
0:15:55 > 0:15:59- Fullback, Ed Howley was too quick - for the No.8, Joe Gaughan.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03- Geraint Llewellyn accepted - the pass for the winning score.
0:16:04 > 0:16:10- Pontypridd take the early honours in - Tier 1 with a bonus-point victory.
0:16:11 > 0:16:15- Newport head up Tier 2 - after the opening fixtures.
0:16:15 > 0:16:18- There's still a lot of rugby - to be played this season.
0:16:20 > 0:16:24- The league has split in two and - they all start with no points again.
0:16:24 > 0:16:26- It's an exciting league.
0:16:26 > 0:16:29- Caryl James is a former - international, now a commentator.
0:16:29 > 0:16:33- You watch a lot of this league - and we hear you on Radio Cymru.
0:16:33 > 0:16:35- What do you make of the changes?
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- They're trying to restructure - the league.
0:16:39 > 0:16:44- They've split the table and - the top eight fight for the title.
0:16:44 > 0:16:48- It's a way of shaking up the league.
0:16:48 > 0:16:52- It allows the coaches more - opportunity for development...
0:16:52 > 0:16:57- ..and to nurture the young talent - in the Principality.
0:16:57 > 0:17:01- It was great to see Ryan Conbeer - score a superb try on Friday night.
0:17:01 > 0:17:05- That was for the Wales U20s side. - He plays on the wing for Llanelli.
0:17:06 > 0:17:08- It bridges the gap...
0:17:08 > 0:17:12- ..between the Premiership - and the regions.
0:17:13 > 0:17:18- It's good to see new names like RGC - and the moneybags of Merthyr.
0:17:18 > 0:17:22- It seems that the talent - is spread across more clubs.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24- Yes, definitely.
0:17:24 > 0:17:30- There is more competition now and - we're seeing RGC coming to the top.
0:17:30 > 0:17:34- It's great and there are some - good facilities in North Wales.
0:17:34 > 0:17:37- It's nice to see new clubs - climbing to the top of the table.
0:17:38 > 0:17:41- I don't think Dale McIntosh - and Merthyr would agree with you!
0:17:41 > 0:17:45- Quite a weekend in the Principality - and for rugby in general.
0:17:45 > 0:17:49- Time for a break now, but we'll - have plenty more in a few minutes.
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0:18:01 > 0:18:02- Welcome back.
0:18:02 > 0:18:06- Football is next with the Welsh - clubs recording mixed results.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09- Swansea City suffered a 2-1 defeat - at Manchester City.
0:18:10 > 0:18:13- Their new Brazilian star, - Jesus, scored both goals.
0:18:13 > 0:18:16- That's the second season in a row - for them to suffer...
0:18:16 > 0:18:19- ..last-minute heartbreak up there.
0:18:19 > 0:18:21- But their form - appears to be improving.
0:18:22 > 0:18:24- The same could be said of Wrexham.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27- Dean Keates' men had won - three of their last four games.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30- They were home to Guiseley - yesterday.
0:18:39 > 0:18:44- Massanka back to Ollie Shenton.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47- He looks for the run - by Izale McLeod.
0:18:47 > 0:18:49- McLeod is up against Jake Lawlor.
0:18:49 > 0:18:52- Massanka asks for it - but McLeod has a go himself!
0:18:52 > 0:18:56- His effort flashes past - the far post.
0:18:57 > 0:19:01- Eleven minutes have been played - as Walton takes the corner.
0:19:01 > 0:19:03- It's in towards Jake Cassidy!
0:19:03 > 0:19:08- That was a crucial touch from Dunn - and it's another Guiseley corner.
0:19:09 > 0:19:11- Walton will take the corner.
0:19:11 > 0:19:13- Cassidy was once again the target!
0:19:14 > 0:19:16- He hits the target!
0:19:16 > 0:19:21- The former Airbus player - scores against Wrexham.
0:19:21 > 0:19:24- Guiseley are in front - after only 12 minutes.
0:19:26 > 0:19:29- Lund finds himself under pressure.
0:19:29 > 0:19:33- Lund crosses towards Massanka!
0:19:34 > 0:19:36- Wrexham are level.
0:19:36 > 0:19:41- Massanka strikes in his first start - for the Dragons.
0:19:41 > 0:19:43- What a brilliant goal.
0:19:44 > 0:19:45- Wow!
0:19:49 > 0:19:51- James Jennings.
0:19:52 > 0:19:56- Massanka wants the ball - and is full of confidence!
0:19:56 > 0:20:00- A superb save from Maxted.
0:20:00 > 0:20:04- I think the shot was deflected which - made the save an even better one.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07- Massanka is on fire.
0:20:08 > 0:20:13- We've played an hour and despite - scoring four goals in five games...
0:20:13 > 0:20:15- ..John Rooney is only a substitute.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- If he starts another game - for Wrexham...
0:20:18 > 0:20:21- ..he has to be offered - a new contract for next season.
0:20:21 > 0:20:23- Rooney comes off the bench again.
0:20:26 > 0:20:27- Carrington, the captain...
0:20:28 > 0:20:32- ..receives the ball, turns and plays - a lovely crossfield pass to Lund.
0:20:33 > 0:20:35- Lund gives it back to Barry.
0:20:36 > 0:20:38- McLeod is on the far post.
0:20:38 > 0:20:41- McLeod to Rooney!
0:20:42 > 0:20:47- Rooney scores again and he's only - been on the field for two minutes.
0:20:48 > 0:20:51- Keates' headache gets even worse.
0:20:51 > 0:20:55- Rooney scores off the bench again.
0:20:57 > 0:20:58- Cassidy against Riley.
0:20:58 > 0:21:02- Cassidy does brilliantly - to release Derek Asamoah.
0:21:02 > 0:21:04- Rankine is in support.
0:21:04 > 0:21:05- Rankine.
0:21:05 > 0:21:07- Kevin Hurst!
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- Just wide of the post.
0:21:09 > 0:21:14- It was on a plate for Hurst - but he couldn't hit the target.
0:21:16 > 0:21:18- Rooney stands over the ball.
0:21:18 > 0:21:19- Rooney!
0:21:19 > 0:21:24- A scintillating free kick - from Rooney.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26- A fortnight after his brother...
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- ..broke the Man Utd scoring - record with a free kick...
0:21:30 > 0:21:32- ..Rooney has scored for Wrexham.
0:21:32 > 0:21:36- I thought we were the better team. - It wasn't at a tempo we wanted.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39- We let them dictate the tempo - and it got slowed down.
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- A quick throw-in and a set back to - Mitch, who dug a great cross out.
0:21:43 > 0:21:45- It was an unbelievable effort - by Tumbs.
0:21:45 > 0:21:49- What an impact Rooney had - on the game. He scored two goals.
0:21:49 > 0:21:53- The second one, we're shouting - at him to play it in the corner.
0:21:53 > 0:21:55- He's had a go and - it's bent past the keeper.
0:21:56 > 0:22:00- Five on the bounce. That's 15 points - we've picked up. We're delighted.
0:22:02 > 0:22:06- Seven points between Wrexham - and the play-off places.
0:22:06 > 0:22:08- A trip to Dover next who are fifth.
0:22:13 > 0:22:17- A good afternoon for Wrexham. - I'm joined by Caryl James.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20- We've discussed - your Wales rugby career.
0:22:20 > 0:22:22- You're a PE Teacher too.
0:22:22 > 0:22:26- Are the pupils aware - that they have a star teaching them?
0:22:27 > 0:22:31- Yes, as a teacher, one of the main - things I try to do every day...
0:22:32 > 0:22:34- ..is inspire my pupils...
0:22:34 > 0:22:38- ..and show them that girls have - a bright future in sport too.
0:22:40 > 0:22:43- I can go off to represent my country - and come back...
0:22:43 > 0:22:46- ..and share these experiences - with the pupils.
0:22:47 > 0:22:50- It shows them the benefit - of being part of a team...
0:22:50 > 0:22:54- ..representing a country - and meeting new friends.
0:22:54 > 0:22:58- A big part of my job isn't just - improving fitness levels...
0:22:58 > 0:23:01- ..but also to inspire.
0:23:02 > 0:23:05- What better way to do it - than showing them Wales caps?
0:23:06 > 0:23:08- You now teach and coach.
0:23:09 > 0:23:13- Is that a natural next step - in your career?
0:23:14 > 0:23:19- After finishing playing, there was - a gap to fill in my weekends.
0:23:19 > 0:23:21- It was quite natural for me.
0:23:21 > 0:23:27- We've now established a team in - Cardiff, Cardiff Ladies Rugby Club.
0:23:28 > 0:23:32- We've been together - for six or seven months.
0:23:32 > 0:23:36- They're an amazing crew. - They've come together.
0:23:36 > 0:23:40- They're a mixture - of students, teachers...
0:23:40 > 0:23:44- ..lecturers, - television scriptwriters.
0:23:44 > 0:23:47- There's a very good ethos - in the squad.
0:23:48 > 0:23:50- If anyone out there - wants to have a go...
0:23:51 > 0:23:55- ..we train every Wednesday night - at Glamorgan Wanderers.
0:23:55 > 0:23:57- We play on Sunday.
0:23:57 > 0:24:03- We've played six games and won - four of them so we're not bad.
0:24:03 > 0:24:05- Definitely a good start.
0:24:05 > 0:24:09- The message is, if you fancy a game - get in touch with them.
0:24:09 > 0:24:13- I look forward to the developments - in the capital.
0:24:13 > 0:24:15- Caryl James is with me.
0:24:15 > 0:24:17- We're going to the capital now.
0:24:17 > 0:24:20- There was a big ice hockey game - there midweek.
0:24:21 > 0:24:24- It was the first leg - of the Challenge Cup semi-final.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27- Cardiff Devils - took on Belfast Giants.
0:24:31 > 0:24:34- The Devils got the better start - in the capital.
0:24:35 > 0:24:38- Unfortunately, - the Giants' goal minder was on fire.
0:24:38 > 0:24:42- Jackson Whistle saved time after - time. A proper whistle-stop.
0:24:42 > 0:24:44- Joey Martin - brought the first save.
0:24:45 > 0:24:47- That was the pattern - for the first period.
0:24:47 > 0:24:50- The Devils pressed - but Whistle hit the right note.
0:24:51 > 0:24:54- This save from Guillame Doucet - was brilliant.
0:24:57 > 0:25:00- It began to look like nothing was - going right for the Devils.
0:25:01 > 0:25:06- Joey Martin was totally clear - but Canadian, Whistle stood firm.
0:25:07 > 0:25:09- The pressure - proved too much in the end.
0:25:10 > 0:25:14- The Devils pressed and Andrew Hotham - finally beat Whistle...
0:25:14 > 0:25:16- ..at the second time of asking.
0:25:19 > 0:25:22- It was soon 2-0 - thanks to Gleason Fournier.
0:25:22 > 0:25:26- The score started to reflect - the Devils' performance.
0:25:30 > 0:25:34- As happened all game, - back came the Giants.
0:25:34 > 0:25:37- Derrick Walser gambled - and somehow scored.
0:25:37 > 0:25:39- A deflection for the Giants.
0:25:41 > 0:25:46- There was time for one more effort - before the end of the first period.
0:25:46 > 0:25:51- A lovely trick by Patrick Asselin - but Whistle was there again.
0:25:54 > 0:25:56- There was quite a game developing.
0:25:56 > 0:25:59- The second period - started in similar fashion.
0:25:59 > 0:26:03- The Devils pressed. - Hotham with the shot from distance.
0:26:03 > 0:26:06- Layne Ulmer - was on the spot to score.
0:26:06 > 0:26:10- The Devils opened the gap once - more but back came Belfast again.
0:26:10 > 0:26:13- A brilliant solo effort - from Chris Higgins.
0:26:14 > 0:26:17- He stole the puck - and took on the defence.
0:26:17 > 0:26:18- He kept his head.
0:26:19 > 0:26:23- The skills in front of goal meant - that there was only one goal in it.
0:26:25 > 0:26:28- Quite an effort by Chris Higgins.
0:26:29 > 0:26:32- If that was good, - the next was even better.
0:26:32 > 0:26:38- Joey Martin with a one-man show. - No-one could stop him, 4-2.
0:26:38 > 0:26:42- Martin celebrated - one of the goals of the season.
0:26:42 > 0:26:45- The final period - was crazy to say the least.
0:26:46 > 0:26:49- A chance for the Devils - to stretch their lead.
0:26:49 > 0:26:52- Whistle foiled Sean Bentivoglio.
0:26:53 > 0:26:57- A slick move from Belfast - ended with Colin Shields scoring.
0:26:57 > 0:26:59- There was one goal in it again.
0:27:01 > 0:27:03- There was worse to come.
0:27:03 > 0:27:08- Brandon Benedict stunned the Devils. - The match was somehow level.
0:27:08 > 0:27:11- Suddenly, the match - had been turned on its head.
0:27:12 > 0:27:13- Belfast hit the bar.
0:27:14 > 0:27:19- They scored the all-important goal - in the final minute.
0:27:20 > 0:27:24- The Devils were confused by now and - Jim Vandermeer scored from distance.
0:27:25 > 0:27:27- The Devils face a big challenge...
0:27:27 > 0:27:30- ..in the Challenge Cup - Semi-final second leg.
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0:27:38 > 0:27:40- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:27:43 > 0:27:44- Welcome back.
0:27:44 > 0:27:47- I never thought Harry Potter - would crop up on Clwb 2.
0:27:48 > 0:27:49- However, the game Quidditch...
0:27:50 > 0:27:53- ..has moved from the fantasy pages - of the books into the real world.
0:27:54 > 0:27:58- All the terms are also written down - so commentating is really easy.
0:27:59 > 0:28:03- Even in Welsh, - in this translation of the books.
0:28:03 > 0:28:08- We have the terms and the game - created by J K Rowling.
0:28:08 > 0:28:11- Hang on to your broomstick, - off we go.
0:28:32 > 0:28:35- The most dysfunctional family - I've ever been part of.
0:28:36 > 0:28:38- I wouldn't change it for the world.
0:28:39 > 0:28:42- We're quite an established team. - The first in Wales.
0:28:43 > 0:28:44- We're known in the community.
0:28:45 > 0:28:48- We're a group of - Harry Potter supporters.
0:28:48 > 0:28:51- We express ourselves - differently to normal nerds.
0:28:51 > 0:28:54- We don't just read the books - or watch the films.
0:28:55 > 0:28:56- We express it in another way.
0:28:57 > 0:28:58- We use sport.
0:28:59 > 0:29:02- Quidditch has a large and - very interesting rule book.
0:29:02 > 0:29:05- You have three chasers - and a keeper on a team.
0:29:05 > 0:29:09- They try to get a slightly - deflated volleyball, the Quaffle...
0:29:09 > 0:29:12- ..through the other team's hoops - for ten points.
0:29:12 > 0:29:15- The beaters play with - balls called Bludgers.
0:29:16 > 0:29:19- They run around the pitch - trying to hit other players.
0:29:19 > 0:29:22- If you get hit, - you drop whatever you're holding...
0:29:23 > 0:29:26- ..and touch back into - your hoops before carrying on.
0:29:27 > 0:29:29- The Snitch is an impartial official.
0:29:30 > 0:29:32- He has a rugby style tag - attached to his shorts.
0:29:33 > 0:29:35- The seekers try to - get hold of that tag.
0:29:35 > 0:29:38- If you catch the Snitch, - the period is over...
0:29:38 > 0:29:40- ..and your team gets thirty points.
0:29:40 > 0:29:42- It can appeal to everyone.
0:29:42 > 0:29:45- There's no right or wrong way - to play Quidditch.
0:29:45 > 0:29:48- Anyone from any background can play.
0:29:49 > 0:29:53- Both genders can play the same game - and you can all be as involved.
0:29:54 > 0:29:57- We're a diverse group. - You'd expect us to be similar.
0:29:57 > 0:29:59- All nerds who like Harry Potter.
0:30:00 > 0:30:02- Some of us have seen all the films.
0:30:02 > 0:30:06- Some haven't read a single word - whilst others have read it all.
0:30:09 > 0:30:12- It's great fun because - there are so many positions...
0:30:12 > 0:30:14- ..and so many things - you can do in a game.
0:30:15 > 0:30:18- You find new people with - interesting personalities.
0:30:19 > 0:30:22- It brings everyone together - and it's a lovely sport.
0:30:23 > 0:30:27- People do barrack and shout things - like 'ten points to Gryffindor'.
0:30:27 > 0:30:31- People we convince to play admit - it's harder than they expected.
0:30:32 > 0:30:35- I've heard 'it isn't - a real sport' many times.
0:30:35 > 0:30:39- Until you actually go into it - and feel the competitiveness...
0:30:39 > 0:30:42- ..and the adrenalin rush - that comes from it...
0:30:43 > 0:30:46- ..there is no way you can deem it - anything other than a sport.
0:30:47 > 0:30:50- Come and give it a go. - There are teams all over the UK.
0:30:51 > 0:30:56- Contact one of those teams - because it is worth trying it.
0:30:59 > 0:31:01- Quidditch on Clwb 2.
0:31:01 > 0:31:05- We might have live action soon.
0:31:05 > 0:31:08- But it's back to - more traditional fare next.
0:31:08 > 0:31:10- It's a big week - at the Ice Arena, Cardiff.
0:31:10 > 0:31:13- The ice hockey is replaced - by netball this week.
0:31:13 > 0:31:16- A huge week for the - Welsh women's netball team.
0:31:16 > 0:31:20- They are taking on one of the - best in the world, New Zealand.
0:31:28 > 0:31:31- The next few weeks are very - important for netball in Wales.
0:31:31 > 0:31:35- The new season starts for the - Celtic Dragons in the Superleague.
0:31:36 > 0:31:39- Before then, Wales play - two games against the Silver Ferns.
0:31:39 > 0:31:42- A team of world stars, - ranked two in the world.
0:31:42 > 0:31:46- There was so much interest in - these games the venue was changed...
0:31:46 > 0:31:49- ..from the usual place - to the Ice Arena in Cardiff Bay.
0:31:50 > 0:31:52- Clwb met up with one - of the big stars, Suzy Drane.
0:31:54 > 0:31:56- Netball in Wales is on the up.
0:31:56 > 0:31:59- It's so exciting - to be a part of that.
0:32:00 > 0:32:05- I've got goosebumps from just - speaking about and thinking about...
0:32:06 > 0:32:09- ..how exciting this occasion will be - next week.
0:32:09 > 0:32:13- Not to mention the start of a - fresh season for our Celtic Dragons.
0:32:15 > 0:32:19- It's a real united occasion for the - people of Wales to be involved with.
0:32:19 > 0:32:23- They can be passionate about the - sport and its female role models.
0:32:25 > 0:32:28- They haven't been over here - since 1997.
0:32:28 > 0:32:33- We'll be looking forward to - hosting them in a brand new arena.
0:32:33 > 0:32:36- We're moving over to - the Ice Arena in Cardiff Bay.
0:32:36 > 0:32:40- That's due to the demand for - tickets. Fantastic for the game.
0:32:41 > 0:32:44- Wales are ranked eight in the world.
0:32:44 > 0:32:48- Not far away from the world leaders, - New Zealand and Australia.
0:32:49 > 0:32:53- Unlike Wales, those teams are - packed with full-time professionals.
0:32:55 > 0:32:58- We are closer than we have been - to the top teams.
0:32:58 > 0:33:02- We are going out on the court to - compete and perform on Tuesday.
0:33:03 > 0:33:06- We'll re-evaluate and - go again on Wednesday night.
0:33:08 > 0:33:10- We got close to South Africa...
0:33:10 > 0:33:13- ..when we played them - in three tests last summer.
0:33:13 > 0:33:17- We need to keep building - on the momentum we've got.
0:33:18 > 0:33:22- Building on the strength in depth - that we have in the squad in Wales.
0:33:22 > 0:33:27- Going forward we hope - to compete with those top teams.
0:33:27 > 0:33:30- Most of the Welsh squad - do play for the Celtic Dragons.
0:33:31 > 0:33:34- It's the only Welsh team - in the British Superleague.
0:33:34 > 0:33:36- The new season is upon us.
0:33:36 > 0:33:39- They are hoping to - improve on last season.
0:33:40 > 0:33:41- They finished one from bottom.
0:33:41 > 0:33:44- They finished one from bottom.- - The word I'd use is frustrating.
0:33:44 > 0:33:48- I don't think we met our potential.
0:33:48 > 0:33:53- We could have claimed more wins - and we knew that as a team.
0:33:53 > 0:33:54- We spoke about it.
0:33:55 > 0:33:59- It was one of the most emotionally - charged seasons I'd ever had.
0:33:59 > 0:34:02- We knew we could have - done much better.
0:34:02 > 0:34:05- That last few games were very tight.
0:34:07 > 0:34:11- The most memorable one was - when I won the man of the match...
0:34:11 > 0:34:16- ..for the first time in eleven years - of playing for the Dragons.
0:34:16 > 0:34:20- I was still devastated that - we lost that game by three goals.
0:34:22 > 0:34:25- It was lost on one bad decision.
0:34:25 > 0:34:26- That's sport, isn't it?
0:34:27 > 0:34:31- We have to make sure that we end up - on the other side of the fence.
0:34:31 > 0:34:33- Not just marginally losing out.
0:34:33 > 0:34:36- The way we do that - is through consistency.
0:34:37 > 0:34:39- We know that, we just have to do it.
0:34:39 > 0:34:41- From training - right through to matchtime.
0:34:43 > 0:34:45- There are three new teams.
0:34:45 > 0:34:48- It's good having - more teams to take on.
0:34:48 > 0:34:50- It means the season is longer.
0:34:50 > 0:34:54- We have lots of games - and our target is top four.
0:34:54 > 0:34:56- We want to make the semis.
0:35:02 > 0:35:05- Good luck to Wales - against the Silver Ferns.
0:35:05 > 0:35:07- Caryl James is still with me.
0:35:07 > 0:35:11- Big games are great - for the profile of the sport.
0:35:11 > 0:35:14- It's an historic occasion.
0:35:14 > 0:35:19- They haven't played for twenty - years and they are two in the world.
0:35:21 > 0:35:25- I'm taking a bus - full of pupils from Llangynwyd.
0:35:25 > 0:35:30- There's nothing better to inspire - them than seeing a game like this.
0:35:30 > 0:35:32- I'm really looking forward.
0:35:33 > 0:35:37- We've already talked about - the Welsh women winning in Italy.
0:35:37 > 0:35:41- They have a lot - ahead of them this year.
0:35:43 > 0:35:47- The Six Nations tournament is a - building block for the World Cup.
0:35:47 > 0:35:50- That happens in August - and they have a tough pool.
0:35:50 > 0:35:53- They have to play - Canada and New Zealand.
0:35:53 > 0:35:56- Rowland Phillips and his team - are ready for the challenge.
0:35:57 > 0:36:02- You are also embarking - on a new venture.
0:36:03 > 0:36:07- You are part of the S4C commentary - team for the women's game.
0:36:07 > 0:36:08- What's that like?
0:36:09 > 0:36:11- It's great because - I have passion for sport.
0:36:12 > 0:36:13- I've always wanted to...
0:36:14 > 0:36:18- ..promote women's sport - and give it a higher profile.
0:36:18 > 0:36:22- Being part of the team - that brings the games...
0:36:22 > 0:36:25- ..into people's homes in Wales - will be great.
0:36:26 > 0:36:29- The Six Nations is - a stepping stone this year.
0:36:29 > 0:36:34- Will the Wales team set themselves - targets for the tournament?
0:36:34 > 0:36:37- How well do you expect them to do?
0:36:37 > 0:36:40- They've been part of the world's - top eight for a while now.
0:36:40 > 0:36:44- A realistic target might be - to be in the top six.
0:36:47 > 0:36:52- The experience of playing in a Six - Nations championship must be huge.
0:36:52 > 0:36:55- How much bigger of a step - is the World Cup Finals?
0:36:56 > 0:36:57- It is a huge step.
0:36:58 > 0:37:02- They play the world champs, England, - every year in the Six Nations.
0:37:02 > 0:37:05- It is a massive experience for them.
0:37:05 > 0:37:07- One of my fondest memories...
0:37:07 > 0:37:11- ..is scoring a try against New - Zealand in the World Cup in 2010.
0:37:11 > 0:37:14- That'll stay with me forever.
0:37:14 > 0:37:19- Thank you for coming in - to talk to us, Caryl.
0:37:19 > 0:37:21- Good luck with all your ventures.
0:37:22 > 0:37:25- It's a busy period - in terms of sport.
0:37:25 > 0:37:28- Good luck to the netball team - against New Zealand.
0:37:28 > 0:37:31- After a clean sweep - for Wales in Italy let's hope...
0:37:31 > 0:37:34- ..for a repeat performance - against England next week.
0:37:34 > 0:37:36- We'll see you next Sunday night.
0:37:37 > 0:37:38- Goodnight.
0:38:07 > 0:38:09- S4C Subtitles by Testun Cyf.
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